Franklin Township Historical Society
Franklin Township history, Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana
On March 31, the Indiana Historical Society will be offering free admission for their Eleventh Annual Circus Day. Special events include circus acts, live animal shows, clowns, magicians, jugglers, carnival games, face painting, balloon sculptures and crafts. For more information,…
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If you’re interested in the history of the Ohio Valley (that’s southern Indiana), there is an upcoming series of lectures in Jeffersonville that might appeal to you. Full details at the following link: http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20120227/NEWS01/302270001/filson-lecture-series-indiana-history?odyssey=nav%7Chead
Just a reminder that Open Hours will be starting soon! You can visit the Meeting House on the first Saturday and third Sunday of each month, March through October, from 1PM to 4PM. The year’s first Open Hours will be…
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In case you’re looking for something to do on February 24, check out these tours of historically significant sites in Clark County: http://newsandtribune.com/local/x638260231/Tours-to-celebrate-black-history-around-area
Here are a few photos taken at our Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration! We had a nice crowd of around 25 people, with plenty of cookies and carols to go around. Special thanks to our organist Nancy George, who accompanied the…
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Join us for our annual Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration at the Meeting House (6510 S. Franklin Rd.) on Sunday, December 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be traditional caroling, storytelling and socializing. As always, refreshments including punch and…
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While it’s true that the FTHS generally focuses on the history of Franklin Township and the surrounding areas, as dictated in our mission statement, it’s also true that much of our membership also likes to stay abreast of other developments…
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Join us for our annual Harvest Dinner on Saturday, October 29 at 1:00 p.m. This year’s dinner will be held at New Bethel Baptist Church. Our guest speaker is Nan Hendrickson, who will share the poetry of Indiana’s own James…
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A Big Run Cemetery Talk is planned for Open Hours at the Franklin Township Historical Society Meeting House on Sunday, September 18. Dana Crapo, the Society’s treasurer, is also its most knowledgeable person concerning burials in the Big Run Cemetery,…
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The Franklin Township Historical Society is sponsoring an AUTHORS FAIR on Saturday, September 24, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Franklin Road Branch Library. The event is free, and will provide readers and would-be writers with the opportunity to…
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